Katie Price has described her emotions when she first discovered that her gorgeous son Harvey had multiple disabilities.

Harvey – now nine – has septo-optic dysplasia, which has affected his eyesight, as well as behavioural problems, autism and mobility difficulties. Katie has dedicated her life to her first child, fighting to give Harvey the best opportunities and funding multiple projects to ensure her son – and children like him – have the perfect environment in which to learn.

In the interview with Enable magazine, Katie was asked how she felt when she realised Harvey was disabled. She said: “Devastated. This beautiful looking boy in my arms that couldn’t see, move much or eat...

“I was worried about the future, but with the support of my family, like others who have gone through this too, you get through it and the pessimistic view can become optimistic... gradually.”

Katie Price adores her son and will do anything to improve his chances at an education

Katie,33, explained that, as a parent of a disabled child, it’s important to not just accept what the doctors say, but fight their decisions and keep exploring the options to find the best treatment possible.

She said: “After support from other parents in the same position as me with their children, they gradually gave me the courage to question the doctors. You become a kind of expert, then you ask for more support. You realise you have to push for everything for your wonderful child. This never stops and never will stop. My son is entitled to the best I can offer him and this is the same for every parent of a disabled child – it’s their entitlement.

“Don’t just sit there and accept what is offered to your child, get together with other parents and fight.”

Katie Price and Harvey have a little cuddle on the tea cups

Katie explained that she has now submitted an application to create a new Academy for Harvey and his classmates after they had to leave their current school – which was designed to maximise their ability to learn – because they are too old.

She said: “Having disabilities is hard enough, let alone going to another school starting with new children. Harvey has known his classmates since he was a year old. We want to cater to visually impaired children and young people who also have special needs aged between five and 16. After this age we want to ensure these pupils can continue to remain in contact and meet each other so we intend to set up a club for them too. After leaving school these children are often forgotten. With us they won’t be.”

COOL HAIR (Image: Twitter)

Katie hopes to open the school in September 2013 – and will consider opening more if it is a success – so she “needs to get a move on”.